Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 27 | 28 | 13 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Kings edged the Lakers 101-92. The Kings won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.